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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
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as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
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as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
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Recent Examples of oddities
The 2012 Ferrari F12berlinetta replaced the 599 GTB, making up for its predecessor’s visual oddities by being clad in some of the most elegant bodywork to come out of Pininfarina’s studio in ages.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Medical staff did tend to Castillo as the referee walked away, but fans were quick to notice some oddities in the brief fight.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
My aunt and uncle, who live in Santa Fe—home to the International Folk Art Market, one of the largest such festivals in the world (the next one is July 9-12)—are devoted flea-market pickers and collectors of antique oddities.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
And then there are true oddities like Stamptown, which is shooting its debut special for Netflix during the festival on May 8 and 9 at the Montalban Theatre, that thrive on being an uncategorizable ball of comedic energy with dancers, funny acrobats, skits and stand-up.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Adding to his military exhibit, Crazy Horse display and gallery of unique oddities.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But there are some oddities that don’t quite fit this model.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Medical staff did tend to Castillo as the referee walked away, but fans were quick to notice some oddities in the brief fight.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
My aunt and uncle, who live in Santa Fe—home to the International Folk Art Market, one of the largest such festivals in the world (the next one is July 9-12)—are devoted flea-market pickers and collectors of antique oddities.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
And then there are true oddities like Stamptown, which is shooting its debut special for Netflix during the festival on May 8 and 9 at the Montalban Theatre, that thrive on being an uncategorizable ball of comedic energy with dancers, funny acrobats, skits and stand-up.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Adding to his military exhibit, Crazy Horse display and gallery of unique oddities.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But there are some oddities that don’t quite fit this model.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
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As a long-time shopper, Aly knows there are tricks to scoring the best deals.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The robot training center's primary focus will be on gathering all the data possible, across a diverse collection of robots, in an effort to be able to fine-tune methods to teach new bots old tricks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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In honor of his 85th birthday, the American Cinematheque will be putting on another program of two oddball rarities from his long career.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
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Officials said there is no consensus on the nature of these anomalies, and preliminary assessments have not confirmed any definitive explanation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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In manufacturing, these sensors can detect micro-anomalies in machinery to prevent downtime.—
Robert Messer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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But what the New Yorker writer left behind is some of the finest prose of the 20th century, focusing primarily on the eccentrics, scalawags, seamen, and other denizens of New York’s dank corners.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The fight will feature other quirks, including, surprisingly enough, the national anthem.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Short and sweet, Anything Goes earns a repeat listen, if only to catch all the little quirks and thoughtful lyrics that went over your head the first time.—
Kat Bein,
SPIN,
21 May 2026
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In a matter of months, unmanned vehicles have gone from rare frontline curiosities to standard issue.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Dinosaurs are no longer occasional curiosities tucked into natural history sales.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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Two exceptions to that rule are Chase Ultimate Rewards® and Wells Fargo Rewards, which both allow point transfers (with the right credit card) and 1-cent-per-point cash redemptions via statement credits or deposits into eligible bank accounts.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Remer drills his students on roots, language patterns and the exceptions to those patterns.—
Ben Nuckols,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Bring back one of Mama's favorite recipes that combines pasta, broccoli, grapes, and nuts all together.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Oddities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddities. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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